Everything that is wrong in runners today –chronic injuries, bad form, crippled feet — cushioned running shoes is responsible for. This dependence for shoe cushioning will ruin your running technique.
Your main game plan for forefoot running is to run in shoes that keep your feet strong and give you optimal proprioception so you can have more control over your forefoot strike. Thus, the best Vibram shoes for running forefoot is the Vibram KSO.
Best Vibram Shoes For Running
The KSO by Vibram FiveFingers are a forefoot runner’s dream shoe. They were voted the most popular FiveFinger barefoot-feeling shoe as they closely approximate walking and running barefoot.
Essentially, running shoes change the shape of our feet. The Vibram KSO improves your foot’s vitality by changing your foot’s structure for the better. That is, these shoes prevent the narrowing of the forefoot, they boost arch height, and allows you to develop the strength to take on more loads so you can do more with your feet.
Notable Features:
- Stretchy upper that accommodates wide feet, allows toe flexing and gripping; great for climbing!
- Ultra thin outsole (thinner than the EVOs), allows you to feel the earth
- Velcro strap for a more secured-fit
- Amazingly comfortable; highly regarded as one of the most comfortable running shoes
- Zero cushioning encourages a lighter, more accurate forefoot landing
- Helps minimize over-pronation
- Grippy outsole with good traction
- Simple to put on and take off
- Very breathable for the summer, but wear Injinji socks for warmth during winter running
Resurrect your feet in the KSO as they are the perfect blend of comfort and function, and allows you to develop injury-tolerant feet. The Vibram KSO is on sale now
Make sure you check out my other reviews on barefoot running shoes to see which one best suits your forefoot running needs.
More From Run Forefoot:
- Heel Striking Has Side-Effects
- Protect Your Body with Forefoot Running
- Barefoot Recognized as the Safest Way to Run
- Bad Footwear for Running
- Why Your Arches are Weak
Bretta Riches
BSc Neurobiology; MSc Biomechanics candidate, ultra minimalist runner & founder of RunForefoot. I was a heel striker, always injured. I was inspired by the great Tirunesh Dibaba to try forefoot running. Now, I'm injury free. This is why I launched Run Forefoot, to advocate the health & performance benefits of forefoot running and to raise awareness on the dangers of heel striking, because the world needs to know.
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